The New England Patriots are reportedly hiring Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams as their new defensive coordinator, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss.

Williams will reunite with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.

The coordinators for the 2025 season are set for the New England Patriots. Coach Mike Vrabel put together a staff of familiar faces, including offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, defensive coordinator Terrell Williams and special teams coordinator

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving his position with the franchise to become New England's new defensive coordinator under Vrabel, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots are hiring former Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams to be their new defensive coordinator, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss.

New York Jets running backs coach Tony Dews is joining the New England Patriots coaching staff, according to The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt. Dews' connection with coach Mike Vrabel comes from their time together with the Tennessee Titans.

The Patriots are expected to hire Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator for a third time, sources confirmed to ESPN. New England is also set to name Lions assistant Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator,